The 185-year-old “Rocket” now occupies a spot at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, after 90 years at Franklin Institute (Thanks George!)

the oldest surviving Reading Railroad locomotive.

“The Rocket was built for use at the opening of the line between Reading and Pottstown in 1838, and it faithfully served the Reading Railroad for more than 40 years. In March 1879, the Rocket was retired after having traveled 310,164 miles over the course of its career.

“The Rocket was shown at the World’s Columbian Exposition — Chicago World’s Fair — in 1893, the Louisiana Purchase Exposition — St. Louis World’s Fair — in 1904 and the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad’s Fair of the Iron Horse in 1927.

https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/news-photos-rocket-debuts-at-railroad-museum-of-pennsylvania/

https://www.rrmuseumpa.org/the-rocket-takes-off